I visited an Antiques market this weekend. A friend of mine needed to buy items for her house. I often enjoy looking at all those beautiful 'old' things, love to imagine who used them and what they were used for. I noticed a very fragile lady who had her stall nearby.
I watched for a while (always do...observe). I decided to go and talk to her. Most people I observed only asked for prices and bargained, many left without even saying thank you. I felt she needed 'more'. I always try to talk to people who seem sad or lonely.
We talked about her stall, I asked her about her items and a bit of the story behind some of them, told her about some of my Grandma and Mum's collections, etc. She was so kind and tender, her face changed, smiled a lot, and thanked me dearly for spending time with her. I was even more delighted!
I watched for a while (always do...observe). I decided to go and talk to her. Most people I observed only asked for prices and bargained, many left without even saying thank you. I felt she needed 'more'. I always try to talk to people who seem sad or lonely.We talked about her stall, I asked her about her items and a bit of the story behind some of them, told her about some of my Grandma and Mum's collections, etc. She was so kind and tender, her face changed, smiled a lot, and thanked me dearly for spending time with her. I was even more delighted!
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- Posted by DANCE
- Mar 20, 2016
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Readers Comments
Angie wrote: What a treasure you have revealed to me. I know our elders are a treasure trove of memories that impact our souls if we just stop and invite to share. Thank you for sharing your experience.
sandra wrote: That is what kindness is about - by sharing memories with this lady, you most likely took some of the pain out of parting with her things that hold a special place in her life. To her they weren't just antiques, they were pieces of her life history. You brought her joy. Thank you for caring about a stranger.
moonstone wrote: This was very kind of you when i go to the flea love to hear story from the vendors they make my day and then i think the world is not really so bag.
DANCE wrote: I'm so grateful for all your kind words!
NAYIGA RESTY wrote: I love gifts too and the word 'thanks is vital'.
info66 wrote: Great! Yes, we never know what it is like, loosing people at that age.. My mom is 70, she felt dreadful when her mom went, especially for now there was no more generation older in her family..
AnnC wrote: Isn't that the wonder of kindness -- you brightened her day and she brightened yours. Great kindness.
mindyjourney wrote: A beautiful exchange and connection, my friend :)). Priceless!
savraj wrote: So kind of you to take interest in this woman. She must have been beaming from the inside out!
leoladyc728 wrote: So nice of you to connect. I sold antiques for many years and it can be a long day.
